[Interesting, middle child and probably not one of the most notorious students in med school. He does know what it's like, only the brightest shine in that kind of environment. However, he has no idea what it's like to be one from the unnoticed bunch. Good as Zeller may be in forensics, Hannibal considers him a failure as a medical professional.]

I can understand the appeal of examining dead bodies. I must admit you've had a fair share of interesting ones during your work for the FBI. [His condescending answer is masked under a layer of interest for what Brian just told him about his life.]